Hi Michelle! Thank you so much for your feedback! I’m glad you enjoyed the flavor. For a softer bread, you might try adding a bit more oil or swapping some water for milk. Also, if your loaf takes a while to reach temperature, double-check your oven with a thermometer or let the dough come fully to room temp before baking. Brushing the loaf with melted butter after baking can also help soften the crust. Thanks again for sharing your experience!

Hi Jess! I apologize for the delayed response. Since it sounds like the bread is getting a bit darker than you’d like, I would suggest tenting the loaf with foil once it’s as golden as you want. Also, you may have already tried this, but placing the bread on a lower rack or double-checking your oven temperature can help. It’s not unusual for ovens to run a bit hot. I hope these suggestions help. Happy baking!

Oh Cindy this makes me so happy to hear!!! Yes, I also do the 2 loaves (sometimes I’ll make 4), let them cool completely, slice and then freeze. It makes for very easy sandwiches with just a light toasting. If I didn’t freeze them, I would eat the whole loaf by myself also. I really appreciate you taking the time to make the bread and especially coming back to comment and rate it. Thank you!!!

Hi Patti! Thank you so much for giving this bread recipe a try. Sourdough dough is naturally sticky because of its high hydration, which can feel a bit different, especially if you’re used to lower-hydration recipes or working with bread flour. That stickiness at the dough stage is totally normal! If it makes handling tricky, a small sprinkle of extra flour can help.

If you have any other questions, I’m always happy to help and I’d love to hear how your loaf turns out in the end. Happy baking!

I can’t even begin to tell you how happy this makes me. Thank you so much for trusting the recipe and for taking the time to come back to rate and comment. I very appreciate it!!! Happy Baking!